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Famous Urdu poet, writer, journalist, critic, and educator, Dr Tabish Mehdi, is no more. A resident of Abul Fazal Enclave, he was unwell and hospitalised in a Max Hospital, according to a local resident. He said he will be laid to rest at Shaheen Bagh graveyard at 5 pm today. Dr Tabish Mehdi’s demise marks the end of an era in Urdu literature and journalism, said Nasim-Ur Rehman. His profound contributions to Urdu poetry, criticism, and education have left an indelible mark, inspiring generations to come, he said, adding his legacy lives on through his vast contributions to poetry, criticism,…

A new multi-specialty hospital, Cribs Hospital, was inaugurated in Jassola on Sunday, near the Jasola Metro Station, a few metres from Shaheen Bagh. This is the fifth hospital opened by the founder Imtiyaz Noorani, who aims to improve healthcare services in the region with state-of-the-art facilities and reasonable pricing. Noorani is chairman of Cribs groups of hospital and is originally from Madhubani in Bihar. Dr Khalid Anjum Usmani is MD & CEO of the hospital which is designed to provide services comparable to high-end institutions while ensuring affordability. ALSO READ Kunafa, once made to satisfy hunger of caliphs during Ramzan,…

Kunafa, believed to have been created to satisfy the hunger of caliphs during Ramzan in the early 10th century — some even say in Fatimid Egypt — has now made its mark in Shaheen Bagh, Okhla, Delhi. Shaheen Bagh’s bustling 40 feet road is rapidly emerging as a hotspot for food enthusiasts. Among the numerous culinary delights now available in this vibrant market is Kunafa, a popular Middle Eastern dish. This traditional dessert, made with spun pastry dough, filled with cheese, and soaked in a sweet syrup called attar, is widely celebrated in Arab and Turkish cuisines. It is now…

Amanatullah Khan’s address at Ghausia Masjid in Okhla has sparked controversy, with opposition parties and some residents criticising him for using a religious place for political purposes. A complaint has also been filed against Amanatullah’s actions. According to an AAP insider, the imam is now under scrutiny, and the officials have visited the mosque to question him. The matter seems to have subsided, as the Okhla AAP is reportedly unwilling to discuss it further. The controversy erupted after Amanatullah Khan shared several photos of his address on social media, which quickly went viral. Wajid, a resident of Zakir Nagar, expressed…

300 Muslim women from Okhla joined the BJP today at an event held at BJP candidate Manish Chaudhry’s residence in a significant political development amid Assembly election 2025 heat, according to saffron party leader Charan Singh. Singh told The OT that more than 350 people attended the event, which he attributed to months of efforts convincing these women to join the party. Activist Shabnam Khan, who led the women’s group, said 350 women in total participated, including over 300 Muslim women. A former AAP member, Shabnam stated: “No work was done in the last 10 years by the AAP government,…

“Star campaigner” Saeed Akhtar Khan has rejoined Amanatullah Khan after a brief stint with Shifaur Rehman. The MLA believes Saeed’s return will strengthen the party’s poll prospects in Okhla, where he is seeking a hat-trick victory. The old adage, “In love and politics, everything is fair,” seems apt for Saeed, a resident of Okhla. During an event in Ghaffar Manzil days ago, Saeed told the media that he had been Amanatullah’s star campaigner for ten years. He made this declaration unprompted, interrupting reporters who were speaking with Shifa ur Rahman’s wife, Noorine Fatima, at an event hosted by AIMIM and…

When the Delhi election dates were announced, reports suggested that Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM would contest 12 constituencies in the Capital. However, the party has now decided to focus on just two Muslim-majority constituencies: Mustafabad and Okhla. In these two areas, AIMIM has fielded former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain and Jamia alumni president Shifaur Rehman, both of whom are accused in Delhi riot cases and are in jail. They had got custody parole to file nomination papers after which they are back in jail. AIMIM’s Delhi president Dr. Shoaib Jamai explained the party’s decision: “We are contesting only two seats to…

Jamia Hamdard celebrated a milestone on 10th January 2025 with the inauguration of its dynamic new website, marking a significant step towards modernising its digital presence. Organised by the Web Cell of HAH-CIT, the event was held in the HNF Board Room and was graced by Chancellor Hammad Ahmed, who officially launched the new website. The event was graced by Prof. (Dr.) M. Afshar Alam, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. M. A. Sikandar, Registrar, Mr. Syed Saud Akhtar, Controller of Examinations, Deans of Schools, and other distinguished officers of the university. Prof. (Dr.) M. Afshar Alam, Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Hamdard, whose visionary leadership…

Amanatullah Khan is not in the poll race; my contest is with Shifaur Rehman or Ariba Khan, said BJP’s Okhla candidate, Manish Chaudhry. In a fresh statement targeting incumbent AAP Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan, Manish claimed that his real fight is with the AIMIM’s candidate or Congress’s Ariba Khan, who is an educated contender and could be a strong competitor. After filing his nomination, Manish expressed gratitude to the BJP leadership. “I want to thank the Bharatiya Janata Party for trusting me and selecting me as their candidate from Okhla Assembly,” he said. ALSO READ Amanatullah, Ariba, Shifaur file nominations:…

Amanatullah Khan, Ariba Khan, and Shifaur Rehman quietly filed their nominations on Thursday, setting the stage for a fierce electoral battle in Okhla. The three candidates represent the AAP, Congress, and AIMIM respectively and share a strong connection to Uttar Pradesh, a factor likely to influence voters from the region. Due to a technical glitch, Shifaur Rehman’s papers had to be resubmitted on Friday morning, according to his close aide, Jamia Millia Islamia alumnus Badre Alam. “We are working to resolve the issue and submit the papers again,” Alam said. Okhla’s incumbent MLA Amanatullah Khan, seeking a third term, filed…